Janis M. (Herrig) Kilburg, 81 of Bellevue, most recently a resident of The Meth-Wick Community The Woodlands in Cedar Rapids passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue. A Rosary will be recited at 3:30 pm with visitation following until 7:00 pm, Friday, October 9, 2026 at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue. An additional visitation will be held from 9:00 am – 10:00 am at the funeral home prior to Mass on Saturday. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.

Janis was born on October 14, 1944, in Maquoketa, the daughter of Marvin and Geraldine (Dondlinger) Herrig.  She graduated from Bellevue Marquette High School in 1962, she married Leo Kilburg on April 11, 1964 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Springbrook, he passed on July 1, 2025. Together, they built a life centered on faith, hard work, and love.  Janis was a faithful member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, attending Mass and reciting the Rosary for many funerals and prior to Mass.  She enjoyed baking, cooking, watching Hallmark Movies, volunteered at many places, Marquette Hot Lunch, Hospice, and Mill Valley.  Janis enjoyed spending time with the neighbors and never met a stranger and enjoyed visiting with anyone.

Janis had a quick wit and humor, but she was most dedicated to her family, children and grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, Brian (Cindy) Kilburg of Clinton, Brenda Fox of DeWitt, Karen Kilburg of Davenport, Mark (Sarah) Kilburg of Ryan, Lisa (Kevin) Hackenmiller of Springville, Cindy (Shane) Robertson of Springville and Julie Kilburg of Davenport. Nine grandchildren: Cameron Fox, Christina (Brandon) Rodier, Kyle (Emily) Kilburg, Ryan (Kelli) Kilburg, Jacob Kilburg, Lizzie (Noah Brady) Kilburg, Emily Robertson, Evan (Alli Gonnella) Robertson, Dylan Hackenmiller; a great-grandchild, Harrison; siblings, Dori (Randy) Tuftee, and Dan (Renee) Herrig; brothers and sisters in-law, Bette Herrig, Vera (Levi) Schmidt, Dula (Leon) Tebbe, Jean Kilburg. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings and in-laws, Lois Herrig, Dave Herrig, Alvin (Estelle) Kilburg, Albert (Mary) Kilburg, Vernon Kilburg, Rita (Raymond) Roling, Marcella “Sally” (Paul) Banowetz, Earl (Katie) Kilburg, Edna (Michael) Reuter, Lloyd (Monica) Kilburg, Kenneth Kilburg, Vincent (Judy) Kilburg.

Memorial’s may be directed to The Meth-Wick Community in Janis’ memory.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Meth-Wick Community for your loving care of our mother during her time living there during the last year.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com or Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service Facebook Page.